constipation

Up to 20% of the U.S. population suffers with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, including a large number of my patients.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. The altered bowel habits include diarrhea and/or constipation — sometimes alternating. Also commonly present are abdominal pain and distention, as well as bloating, gas, and mucous in the stool.